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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 727.04 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 727.04 and 253.31 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 727.04 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/727.04 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 727.04 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 184,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,161.60/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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