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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 725.03 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 725.03 and 239.75 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 725.03 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/725.03 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 725.03 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 173,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,821.12/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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