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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 725.03 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 725.03 and 239.74 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 725.03 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/725.03 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 725.03 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 173,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,818.69/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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