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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 726.92 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 726.92 and 253.25 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 726.92 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/726.92 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 726.92 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 184,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,087.59/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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