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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 724.64 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 724.64 and 266.60 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 724.64 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/724.64 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 724.64 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 193,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,189.02/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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