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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 721.57 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 721.57 and 344.28 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 721.57 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/721.57 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 721.57 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 248,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,421.26/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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