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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.05, 727.34 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.05, 727.34 and 253.89 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.05 : 727.34 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.05/727.34 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.05x = 727.34 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.05x = 184,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,664.35/485.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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