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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 720.36 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 720.36 and 349.98 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 720.36 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/720.36 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 720.36 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 252,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,111.59/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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