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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 727.04 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 727.04 and 176.38 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 727.04 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/727.04 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 727.04 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 128,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235.32/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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