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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 719.08 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 719.08 and 357.35 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 719.08 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/719.08 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 719.08 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 256,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,958.75/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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