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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 722.96 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 722.96 and 360.64 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 722.96 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/722.96 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 722.96 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 260,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,728.29/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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