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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.81, 727.99 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.81, 727.99 and 363.50 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.81 : 727.99 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.81/727.99 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.81x = 727.99 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.81x = 264,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,624.37/486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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