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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.69, 726.99 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.69, 726.99 and 253.49 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.69 : 726.99 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.69/726.99 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.69x = 726.99 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.69x = 184,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,284.70/484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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