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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 727.38 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 727.38 and 254.16 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 727.38 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/727.38 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 727.38 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 184,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,870.90/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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