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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 726.26 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 726.26 and 264.79 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 726.26 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/726.26 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 726.26 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 192,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,301.43/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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