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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.08 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.08 and 253.56 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.08 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.08 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.08 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 184,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,104.84/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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