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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 727.38 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 727.38 and 341.76 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 727.38 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/727.38 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 727.38 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 248,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,589.39/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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