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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.75, 721.29 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.75, 721.29 and 237.45 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 721.29 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/721.29 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 721.29 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 171,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,270.31/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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