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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.82, 730.23 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.82, 730.23 and 366.54 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.82 : 730.23 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.82/730.23 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.82x = 730.23 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.82x = 267,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,658.50/486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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