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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 665.07 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 665.07 and 371.16 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 665.07 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/665.07 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 665.07 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 246,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,847.38/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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