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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 724.94 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 724.94 and 362.22 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 724.94 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/724.94 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 724.94 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 262,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,585.96/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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