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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 665.07 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 665.07 and 370.98 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 665.07 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/665.07 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 665.07 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 246,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,730.86/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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