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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 727.52 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 727.52 and 268.34 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 727.52 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/727.52 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 727.52 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 195,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,217.74/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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