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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.62, 730.29 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.62, 730.29 and 356.96 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.62 : 730.29 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.62/730.29 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.62x = 730.29 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.62x = 260,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,680.67/486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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