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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 722.25 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 722.25 and 265.02 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 722.25 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/722.25 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 722.25 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 191,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,410.70/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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