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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 722.57 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 722.57 and 352.80 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 722.57 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/722.57 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 722.57 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 254,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,920.93/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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