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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.54 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.54 and 350.04 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.54 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.54 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.54 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 252,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,217.82/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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