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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 726.82 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 726.82 and 254.42 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 726.82 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/726.82 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 726.82 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 184,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,916.00/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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