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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 721.82 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 721.82 and 265 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 721.82 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/721.82 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 721.82 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 191,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,282.30/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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