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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.42, 722.16 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.42, 722.16 and 265.34 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.42 : 722.16 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.42/722.16 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.42x = 722.16 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.42x = 191,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,617.93/482.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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