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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 719.60 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 719.60 and 351.77 is: 525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 719.60 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/719.60 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 719.60 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 253,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,133.69/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.72

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