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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 725.94 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 725.94 and 253.06 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 725.94 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/725.94 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 725.94 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 183,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,706.38/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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