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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 727.42 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 727.42 and 340.28 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 727.42 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/727.42 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 727.42 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 247,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,526.48/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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