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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 721.16 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 721.16 and 359.72 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 721.16 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/721.16 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 721.16 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 259,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,415.68/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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