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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 726.68 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 726.68 and 340 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 726.68 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/726.68 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 726.68 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 247,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,071.20/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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