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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 727.33 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 727.33 and 253.79 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 727.33 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/727.33 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 727.33 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 184,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589.08/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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