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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.57 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.57 and 253.14 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.57 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.57 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.57 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 183,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,925.29/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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