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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 726.57 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 726.57 and 253.36 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 726.57 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/726.57 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 726.57 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 184,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,083.78/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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