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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 721.56 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 721.56 and 264.88 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 721.56 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/721.56 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 721.56 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 191,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,126.81/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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