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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 721.28 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 721.28 and 378.80 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 721.28 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/721.28 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 721.28 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 273,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,218.20/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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