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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 726.57 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 726.57 and 267.75 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 726.57 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/726.57 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 726.57 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 194,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,539.12/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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