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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 726.53 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 726.53 and 382.86 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 726.53 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/726.53 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 726.53 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 278,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,163.12/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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