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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 728.29 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 728.29 and 254.26 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 728.29 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/728.29 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 728.29 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 185,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,178.29/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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