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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 726.96 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 726.96 and 347.55 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 726.96 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/726.96 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 726.96 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 252,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,654.95/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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