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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 727.31 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 727.31 and 353.13 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 727.31 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/727.31 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 727.31 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 256,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,829.58/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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