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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.78, 729.30 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.78, 729.30 and 348.92 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.78 : 729.30 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.78/729.30 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.78x = 729.30 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.78x = 254,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,467.36/485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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