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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.95, 727.26 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.95, 727.26 and 354.99 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.95 : 727.26 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.95/727.26 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.95x = 727.26 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.95x = 258,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,170.03/484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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