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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.91 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.91 and 254.15 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.91 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.91 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.91 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 184,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,994.69/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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