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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 728.10 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 728.10 and 254.37 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 728.10 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/728.10 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 728.10 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 185,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,206.80/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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