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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 720.27 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 720.27 and 371.97 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 720.27 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/720.27 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 720.27 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 267,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,918.83/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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