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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 720.92 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 720.92 and 377.84 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 720.92 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/720.92 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 720.92 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 272,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,392.41/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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