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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 725.40 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 725.40 and 267.42 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 725.40 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/725.40 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 725.40 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 193,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,986.47/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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