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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 723.28 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 723.28 and 267.13 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 723.28 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/723.28 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 723.28 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 193,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,209.79/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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