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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.56, 729.84 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.56, 729.84 and 356.70 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.56 : 729.84 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.56/729.84 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.56x = 729.84 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.56x = 260,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,333.93/486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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