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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 728 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 728 and 266 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 728 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/728 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 728 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 193,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,648/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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