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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 721.88 and 379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 721.88 and 379.21 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 721.88 = 379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/721.88 = 379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 721.88 × 379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 273,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,744.11/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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