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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.60, 723.66 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.60, 723.66 and 266 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.60 : 723.66 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.60/723.66 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.60x = 723.66 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.60x = 192,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,493.56/482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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