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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.22, 729.39 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.22, 729.39 and 356.38 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.22 : 729.39 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.22/729.39 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.22x = 729.39 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.22x = 259,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,940.01/486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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