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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 725.16 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 725.16 and 267.20 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 725.16 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/725.16 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 725.16 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 193,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,762.75/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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