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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 723.33 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 723.33 and 266.09 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 723.33 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/723.33 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 723.33 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 192,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,467.26/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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