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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 729 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 729 and 348.66 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 729 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/729 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 729 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 254,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,173.14/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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