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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 727.73 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 727.73 and 292.38 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 727.73 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/727.73 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 727.73 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 212,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,773.70/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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