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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 721.73 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 721.73 and 262.07 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 721.73 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/721.73 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 721.73 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 189,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,140.17/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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