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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.80 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.80 and 265.08 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.80 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.80 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.80 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 191,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,334.74/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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