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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 721.96 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 721.96 and 265.24 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 721.96 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/721.96 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 721.96 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 191,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,494.40/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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