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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.65, 729.45 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.65, 729.45 and 370.85 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.65 : 729.45 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.65/729.45 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.65x = 729.45 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.65x = 270,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,512.89/486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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