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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 726.37 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 726.37 and 265.07 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 726.37 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/726.37 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 726.37 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 192,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,540.05/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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