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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 724.65 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 724.65 and 361.45 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 724.65 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/724.65 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 724.65 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 261,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,924.29/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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