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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 727.01 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 727.01 and 362.55 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 727.01 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/727.01 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 727.01 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 263,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,575.66/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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