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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 726.73 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 726.73 and 253.19 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 726.73 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/726.73 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 726.73 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 184,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,000.77/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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