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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 725.85 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 725.85 and 265.02 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 725.85 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/725.85 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 725.85 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 192,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,364.77/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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