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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 720.56 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 720.56 and 360.08 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 720.56 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/720.56 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 720.56 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 259,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,459.24/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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