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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 724.11 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 724.11 and 267.02 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 724.11 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/724.11 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 724.11 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 193,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,351.85/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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