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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.17 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.17 and 240.04 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.17 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.17 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.17 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 174,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,069.81/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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