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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 727.95 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 727.95 and 364.07 is: 545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 727.95 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/727.95 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 727.95 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 265,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,024.76/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.34

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