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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.65, 725.58 and 239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.65, 725.58 and 239.89 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.65 : 725.58 = 239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.65/725.58 = 239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.65x = 725.58 × 239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.65x = 174,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,059.39/483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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