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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 726.46 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 726.46 and 265.36 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 726.46 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/726.46 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 726.46 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 192,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,770.95/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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