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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 726.04 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 726.04 and 264.44 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 726.04 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/726.04 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 726.04 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 191,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,994.02/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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