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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 726.77 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 726.77 and 338.04 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 726.77 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/726.77 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 726.77 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 245,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,678.18/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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