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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 725.13 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 725.13 and 239.73 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 725.13 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/725.13 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 725.13 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 173,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,835.41/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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