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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 721.56 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 721.56 and 364.88 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 721.56 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/721.56 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 721.56 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 263,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,282.81/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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