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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.19 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.19 and 349.65 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.19 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.19 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.19 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 254,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,611.63/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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