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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 721.04 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 721.04 and 350.75 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 721.04 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/721.04 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 721.04 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 252,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,904.83/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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