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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 665.14 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 665.14 and 371.04 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 665.14 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/665.14 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 665.14 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 246,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,793.55/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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