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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.92 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.92 and 240.34 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.92 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.92 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.92 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 174,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,467.61/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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