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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 720.27 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 720.27 and 377.42 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 720.27 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/720.27 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 720.27 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 271,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,840.70/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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