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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 726.52 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 726.52 and 347.27 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 726.52 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/726.52 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 726.52 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 252,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,294.10/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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