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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.20, 729.59 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.20, 729.59 and 376.09 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.20 : 729.59 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.20/729.59 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.20x = 729.59 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.20x = 274,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,391.50/486.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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