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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.19, 728.44 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.19, 728.44 and 348.55 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.19 : 728.44 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.19/728.44 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.19x = 728.44 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.19x = 253,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,897.76/486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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