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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 727.45 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 727.45 and 363.64 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 727.45 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/727.45 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 727.45 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 264,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,529.92/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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