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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 718.56 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 718.56 and 362.88 is: 545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 718.56 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/718.56 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 718.56 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 260,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,751.05/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.41

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