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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 722.07 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 722.07 and 361.08 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 722.07 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/722.07 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 722.07 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 260,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,725.04/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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