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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 722.09 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 722.09 and 261.86 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 722.09 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/722.09 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 722.09 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 189,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083.53/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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