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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 721.38 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 721.38 and 275.88 is: 413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 721.38 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/721.38 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 721.38 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 199,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,014.31/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.58

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