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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 669.09 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 669.09 and 367.39 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 669.09 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/669.09 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 669.09 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 245,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,816.98/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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