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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 721.98 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 721.98 and 265.08 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 721.98 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/721.98 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 721.98 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 191,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,382.46/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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