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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726 and 267.72 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 194,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,364.72/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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