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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 728.44 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 728.44 and 266.09 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 728.44 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/728.44 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 728.44 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 193,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,827.79/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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