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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 728.40 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 728.40 and 342.08 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 728.40 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/728.40 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 728.40 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 249,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,171.07/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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