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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 726.27 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 726.27 and 376.04 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 726.27 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/726.27 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 726.27 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 273,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,106.98/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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