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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.02 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.02 and 239.32 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.02 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.02 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.02 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 173,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,272.47/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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