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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 721.50 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 721.50 and 264.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 721.50 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/721.50 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 721.50 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 190,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,851.18/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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