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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.48 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.48 and 373.92 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.48 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.48 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.48 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 270,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,149.72/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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