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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 727.34 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 727.34 and 254.07 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 727.34 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/727.34 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 727.34 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 184,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,794.00/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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