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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 727.15 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 727.15 and 253.22 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 727.15 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/727.15 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 727.15 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 184,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,128.92/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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