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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 726.44 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 726.44 and 267.76 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 726.44 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/726.44 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 726.44 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 194,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,511.57/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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