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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 727.02 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 727.02 and 267.87 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 727.02 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/727.02 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 727.02 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 194,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,744.36/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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