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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 723.10 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 723.10 and 265.48 is: 398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 723.10 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/723.10 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 723.10 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 191,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,968.59/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.51

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