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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 721.31 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 721.31 and 358.16 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 721.31 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/721.31 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 721.31 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 258,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,342.60/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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