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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.42 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.42 and 267.21 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.42 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.42 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.42 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 193,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,840.15/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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