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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 722.13 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 722.13 and 359.83 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 722.13 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/722.13 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 722.13 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 259,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,844.04/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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