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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 726.44 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 726.44 and 253.10 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 726.44 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/726.44 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 726.44 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 183,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,861.96/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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