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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 725.79 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 725.79 and 267.06 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 725.79 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/725.79 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 725.79 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 193,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829.48/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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