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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.81, 729.98 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.81, 729.98 and 356.38 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.81 : 729.98 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.81/729.98 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.81x = 729.98 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.81x = 260,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,150.27/486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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