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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 724.26 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 724.26 and 239.54 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 724.26 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/724.26 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 724.26 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 173,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,489.24/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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