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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 720.40 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 720.40 and 372 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 720.40 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/720.40 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 720.40 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 267,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,988.80/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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