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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.76 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.76 and 267.36 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.76 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.76 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.76 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 194,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,039.19/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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