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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 726.57 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 726.57 and 364.08 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 726.57 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/726.57 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 726.57 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 264,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,529.61/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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