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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 720.09 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 720.09 and 358.43 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 720.09 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/720.09 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 720.09 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 258,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,098.26/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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