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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 723.24 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 723.24 and 265.69 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 723.24 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/723.24 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 723.24 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 192,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,155.83/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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