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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 727.62 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.30, 727.62 and 253.91 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.30 : 727.62 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.30/727.62 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.30x = 727.62 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.30x = 184,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,746.36/485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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