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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 722.22 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 722.22 and 264.96 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 722.22 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/722.22 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 722.22 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 191,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,359.41/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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