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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 726.98 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 726.98 and 268.20 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 726.98 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/726.98 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 726.98 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 194,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974.70/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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