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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.52, 730.10 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.52, 730.10 and 356.76 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.52 : 730.10 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.52/730.10 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.52x = 730.10 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.52x = 260,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,470.48/486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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