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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.15, 720.56 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.15, 720.56 and 358.65 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.15 : 720.56 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.15/720.56 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.15x = 720.56 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.15x = 258,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,429.74/480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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