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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 720.34 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 720.34 and 358.80 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 720.34 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/720.34 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 720.34 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 258,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,462.49/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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