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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 727.56 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 727.56 and 253.89 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 727.56 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/727.56 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 727.56 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 184,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,720.21/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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