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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 667.71 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 667.71 and 373.86 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 667.71 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/667.71 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 667.71 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 249,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,630.06/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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