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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 724.06 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 724.06 and 239.42 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 724.06 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/724.06 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 724.06 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 173,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,354.45/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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