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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 727.72 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 727.72 and 254.04 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 727.72 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/727.72 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 727.72 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 184,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,869.99/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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