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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 721.77 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 721.77 and 344.08 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 721.77 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/721.77 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 721.77 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 248,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,346.62/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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