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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 721.26 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 721.26 and 265.16 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 721.26 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/721.26 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 721.26 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 191,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,249.30/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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