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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 668.31 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 668.31 and 372.50 is: 513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 668.31 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/668.31 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 668.31 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 248,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,942.13/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.76

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