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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 726.42 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 726.42 and 340.20 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 726.42 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/726.42 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 726.42 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 247,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,128.08/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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