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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 722.62 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 722.62 and 366.73 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 722.62 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/722.62 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 722.62 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 265,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,006.43/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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