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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 726.72 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 726.72 and 253.40 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 726.72 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/726.72 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 726.72 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 184,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,150.85/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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