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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 727.14 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 727.14 and 382.56 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 727.14 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/727.14 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 727.14 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 278,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,174.68/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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