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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.18 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.18 and 358.62 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.18 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.18 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.18 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 258,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,270.95/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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