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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.01, 721.44 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.01, 721.44 and 264.06 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.01 : 721.44 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.01/721.44 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.01x = 721.44 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.01x = 190,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,503.45/481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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