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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.05, 727.77 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.05, 727.77 and 268.37 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.05 : 727.77 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.05/727.77 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.05x = 727.77 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.05x = 195,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,311.63/485.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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