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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 724.44 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 724.44 and 266.88 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 724.44 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/724.44 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 724.44 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 193,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,338.55/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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