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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 727.95 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 727.95 and 254.10 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 727.95 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/727.95 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 727.95 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 184,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,972.10/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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