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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 728.18 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 728.18 and 265.37 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 728.18 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/728.18 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 728.18 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 193,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,237.62/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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