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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 726.64 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 726.64 and 253.13 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 726.64 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/726.64 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 726.64 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 183,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,934.38/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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