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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 719.88 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 719.88 and 359 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 719.88 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/719.88 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 719.88 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 258,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,436.92/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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