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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 730.50 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 730.50 and 364.19 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 730.50 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/730.50 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 730.50 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 266,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,037.14/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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