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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 720.90 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 720.90 and 365.58 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 720.90 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/720.90 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 720.90 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 263,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,546.62/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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