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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 728.77 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 728.77 and 266.92 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 728.77 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/728.77 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 728.77 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 194,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521.95/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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