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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.20, 717.40 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.20, 717.40 and 364.10 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.20 : 717.40 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.20/717.40 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.20x = 717.40 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.20x = 261,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,205.34/479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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