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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 727.59 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 727.59 and 254.06 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 727.59 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/727.59 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 727.59 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 184,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,846.61/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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