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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 726.80 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 726.80 and 376.62 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 726.80 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/726.80 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 726.80 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 273,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,725.53/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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