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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 727.50 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 727.50 and 265.91 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 727.50 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/727.50 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 727.50 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 193,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,449.53/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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