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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 720.50 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 720.50 and 364.64 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 720.50 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/720.50 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 720.50 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 262,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,717.69/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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