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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 721.58 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 721.58 and 378.52 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 721.58 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/721.58 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 721.58 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 273,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,128.77/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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