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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 721.32 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 721.32 and 365.40 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 721.32 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/721.32 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 721.32 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 263,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,570.33/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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