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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 729.07 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 729.07 and 377.60 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 729.07 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/729.07 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 729.07 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 275,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,292.24/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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