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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 726.69 and 369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 726.69 and 369.53 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 726.69 = 369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/726.69 = 369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 726.69 × 369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 268,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,533.76/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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