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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 723.56 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 723.56 and 239.09 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 723.56 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/723.56 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 723.56 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 172,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,991.15/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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