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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 721.89 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 721.89 and 261.76 is: 392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 721.89 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/721.89 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 721.89 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 188,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,961.93/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.73

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