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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 669.24 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 669.24 and 378.76 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 669.24 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/669.24 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 669.24 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 253,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,481.34/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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