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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 722.16 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 722.16 and 265.14 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 722.16 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/722.16 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 722.16 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 191,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,473.50/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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