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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 723.96 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 723.96 and 239.27 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 723.96 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/723.96 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 723.96 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 173,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,218.29/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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