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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 726.57 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 726.57 and 348.20 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 726.57 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/726.57 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 726.57 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 252,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,991.67/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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