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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 726.88 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 726.88 and 268.12 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 726.88 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/726.88 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 726.88 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 194,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,891.07/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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