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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.58, 720.72 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.58, 720.72 and 237.30 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.58 : 720.72 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.58/720.72 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.58x = 720.72 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.58x = 171,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,026.86/480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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