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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 722.66 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 722.66 and 366.02 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 722.66 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/722.66 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 722.66 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 264,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,508.01/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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