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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.24, 729.36 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.24, 729.36 and 363.20 is: 544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.24 : 729.36 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.24/729.36 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.24x = 729.36 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.24x = 264,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,903.55/486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.80

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