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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.96 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.96 and 265.39 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.96 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.96 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.96 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 192,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,922.95/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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