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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.61 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.61 and 364.79 is: 547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.61 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.61 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.61 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 265,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,419.39/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.18

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