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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 730.29 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 730.29 and 350.79 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 730.29 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/730.29 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 730.29 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 256,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,178.43/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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