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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 725.32 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 725.32 and 240.09 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 725.32 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/725.32 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 725.32 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 174,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,140.88/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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