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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 726.90 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 726.90 and 363.64 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 726.90 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/726.90 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 726.90 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 264,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,329.92/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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