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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 725.78 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 725.78 and 267.29 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 725.78 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/725.78 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 725.78 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 193,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,988.77/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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