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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 668.52 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 668.52 and 373.86 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 668.52 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/668.52 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 668.52 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 249,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,932.89/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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