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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 726.96 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 726.96 and 268.76 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 726.96 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/726.96 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 726.96 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 195,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,377.77/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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