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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 722.06 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 722.06 and 359.65 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 722.06 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/722.06 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 722.06 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 259,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,688.88/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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