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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 720.37 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 720.37 and 274.24 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 720.37 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/720.37 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 720.37 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 197,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,554.27/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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