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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.62, 727.20 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.62, 727.20 and 339.18 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.62 : 727.20 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.62/727.20 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.62x = 727.20 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.62x = 246,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,651.70/485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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