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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 728.06 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 728.06 and 340.88 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 728.06 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/728.06 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 728.06 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 248,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,175.75/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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