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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 726 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 726 and 240.33 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 726 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/726 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 726 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 174,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,479.58/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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