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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 727.50 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 727.50 and 347.88 is: 522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 727.50 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/727.50 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 727.50 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 253,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,082.70/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.16

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