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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 727.36 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 727.36 and 253.92 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 727.36 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/727.36 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 727.36 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 184,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,691.25/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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