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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 721.84 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 721.84 and 265.60 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 721.84 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/721.84 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 721.84 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 191,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,720.70/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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