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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 727.96 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 727.96 and 254.12 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 727.96 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/727.96 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 727.96 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 184,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,989.20/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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