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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 724.23 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 724.23 and 266.40 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 724.23 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/724.23 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 724.23 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 192,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,934.87/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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