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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 720.40 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 720.40 and 359.32 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 720.40 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/720.40 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 720.40 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 258,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,854.13/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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