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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.20, 727.68 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.20, 727.68 and 332.24 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.20 : 727.68 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.20/727.68 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.20x = 727.68 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.20x = 241,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,764.40/485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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