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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.93 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.93 and 265.41 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.93 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.93 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.93 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 192,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,934.49/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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