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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 721.18 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 721.18 and 344.17 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 721.18 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/721.18 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 721.18 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 248,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,208.52/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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