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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 727.44 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 727.44 and 347.88 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 727.44 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/727.44 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 727.44 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 253,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,061.83/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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