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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 725.60 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 725.60 and 253.34 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 725.60 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/725.60 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 725.60 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 183,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,823.50/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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