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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.40, 727.94 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.40, 727.94 and 268.76 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.40 : 727.94 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.40/727.94 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.40x = 727.94 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.40x = 195,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,641.15/485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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