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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.76 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.76 and 266.60 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.76 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.76 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.76 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 193,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,221.02/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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