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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.57 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.57 and 240.43 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.57 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.57 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.57 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 174,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,448.80/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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