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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 724.86 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 724.86 and 267.52 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 724.86 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/724.86 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 724.86 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 193,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,914.55/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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