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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 726.73 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 726.73 and 253.53 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 726.73 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/726.73 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 726.73 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 184,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,247.22/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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