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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.78, 727.20 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.78, 727.20 and 362.06 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.78 : 727.20 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.78/727.20 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.78x = 727.20 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.78x = 263,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,290.03/485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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