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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 728.98 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 728.98 and 265.91 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 728.98 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/728.98 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 728.98 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 193,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,843.07/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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