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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 726.49 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 726.49 and 210.40 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 726.49 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/726.49 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 726.49 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 152,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849.60/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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