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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.95, 727.55 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.95, 727.55 and 363.51 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.95 : 727.55 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.95/727.55 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.95x = 727.55 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.95x = 264,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,469.88/484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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