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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.90, 720.60 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.90, 720.60 and 350.58 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.90 : 720.60 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.90/720.60 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.90x = 720.60 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.90x = 252,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,627.95/480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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