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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 666.96 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 666.96 and 372.48 is: 512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 666.96 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/666.96 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 666.96 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 248,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,429.26/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.86

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