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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 726.55 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 726.55 and 253.25 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 726.55 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/726.55 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 726.55 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 183,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,994.52/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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