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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.50, 728.49 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.50, 728.49 and 363.22 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.50 : 728.49 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.50/728.49 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.50x = 728.49 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.50x = 264,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,602.14/485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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