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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 718.10 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 718.10 and 363.57 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 718.10 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/718.10 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 718.10 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 261,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,080.50/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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