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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 668.22 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 668.22 and 373.28 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 668.22 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/668.22 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 668.22 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 249,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,433.16/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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