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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 723.94 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 723.94 and 239.10 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 723.94 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/723.94 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 723.94 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 173,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,094.05/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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