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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 728.55 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 728.55 and 348 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 728.55 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/728.55 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 728.55 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 253,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,535.40/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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