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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.60 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.60 and 369.20 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.60 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.60 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.60 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 268,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,260.72/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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