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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 726.10 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 726.10 and 267.48 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 726.10 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/726.10 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 726.10 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 194,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,217.23/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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