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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 720.65 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 720.65 and 365.33 is: 548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 720.65 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/720.65 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 720.65 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 263,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,269.63/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.10

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