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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.22 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.22 and 366.47 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.22 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.22 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.22 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 264,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,673.75/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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