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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 719.82 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 719.82 and 377.24 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 719.82 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/719.82 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 719.82 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 271,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,544.90/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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