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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.73 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.73 and 239.68 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.73 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.73 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.73 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 173,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,942.97/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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