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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 727.56 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 727.56 and 341.94 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 727.56 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/727.56 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 727.56 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 248,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,781.87/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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