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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 727.19 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 727.19 and 265.41 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 727.19 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/727.19 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 727.19 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 193,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,004.16/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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