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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 726.60 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 726.60 and 268.16 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 726.60 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/726.60 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 726.60 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 194,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,845.06/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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