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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 724.11 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 724.11 and 266.19 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 724.11 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/724.11 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 724.11 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 192,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,750.84/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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