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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 723.87 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 723.87 and 266.74 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 723.87 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/723.87 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 723.87 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 193,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,085.08/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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