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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 724.84 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 724.84 and 266.70 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 724.84 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/724.84 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 724.84 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 193,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,314.83/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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