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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 722.12 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 722.12 and 358.06 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 722.12 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/722.12 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 722.12 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 258,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,562.29/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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