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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 727.18 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 727.18 and 254.24 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 727.18 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/727.18 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 727.18 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 184,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,876.70/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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