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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 720.81 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 720.81 and 237.07 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 720.81 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/720.81 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 720.81 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 170,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,880.62/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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