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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 717.72 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 717.72 and 363.32 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 717.72 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/717.72 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 717.72 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 260,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,765.35/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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