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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 727.88 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 727.88 and 254.16 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 727.88 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/727.88 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 727.88 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 184,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,997.98/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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