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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 727.02 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 727.02 and 176.53 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 727.02 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/727.02 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 727.02 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 128,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,336.32/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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