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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.40, 729.60 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.40, 729.60 and 350.40 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.40 : 729.60 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.40/729.60 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.40x = 729.60 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.40x = 255,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,651.84/486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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