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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.94, 728.19 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.94, 728.19 and 364.14 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.94 : 728.19 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.94/728.19 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.94x = 728.19 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.94x = 265,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,163.11/485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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