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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 725.52 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 725.52 and 253.19 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 725.52 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/725.52 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 725.52 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 183,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,694.41/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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