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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 726.64 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 726.64 and 382.77 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 726.64 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/726.64 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 726.64 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 278,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,135.04/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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