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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 721.68 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 721.68 and 252.96 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 721.68 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/721.68 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 721.68 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 182,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,556.17/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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