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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 729.12 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 729.12 and 269.52 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 729.12 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/729.12 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 729.12 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 196,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,512.42/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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