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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 728.06 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 728.06 and 254.14 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 728.06 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/728.06 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 728.06 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 185,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,029.17/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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