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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.89 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.89 and 265.70 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.89 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.89 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.89 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 193,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,396.73/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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