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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.53, 727.38 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.53, 727.38 and 355.52 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.53 : 727.38 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.53/727.38 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.53x = 727.38 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.53x = 258,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,599.96/485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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