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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.60 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.60 and 356.96 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.60 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.60 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.60 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 259,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,724.10/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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