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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 666.21 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 666.21 and 377.76 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 666.21 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/666.21 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 666.21 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 251,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,667.49/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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