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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.58 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.58 and 176.37 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.58 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.58 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.58 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 128,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,146.91/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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