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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 723.14 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 723.14 and 265.62 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 723.14 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/723.14 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 723.14 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 192,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,080.45/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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