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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.97 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.97 and 376.88 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.97 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.97 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.97 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 274,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,353.93/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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