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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 724.06 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 724.06 and 266.17 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 724.06 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/724.06 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 724.06 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 192,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,718.76/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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