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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 720.41 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 720.41 and 359.24 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 720.41 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/720.41 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 720.41 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 258,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,794.69/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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