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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 728.31 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.30, 728.31 and 363.89 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.30 : 728.31 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.30/728.31 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.30x = 728.31 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.30x = 265,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,025.18/485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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