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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.80, 727.96 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.80, 727.96 and 269.08 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.80 : 727.96 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.80/727.96 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.80x = 727.96 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.80x = 195,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,879.48/485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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