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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 724.75 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 724.75 and 239.69 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 724.75 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/724.75 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 724.75 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 173,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,716.54/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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