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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 720.69 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 720.69 and 357.11 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 720.69 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/720.69 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 720.69 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 257,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,365.61/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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