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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 724.60 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.72, 724.60 and 266.48 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.72 : 724.60 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.72/724.60 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.72x = 724.60 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.72x = 193,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,091.41/482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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