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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 726.44 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 726.44 and 265.36 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 726.44 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/726.44 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 726.44 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 192,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,769.27/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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