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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 724.92 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 724.92 and 240.03 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 724.92 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/724.92 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 724.92 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 174,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,002.55/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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