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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 726.02 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 726.02 and 240.68 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 726.02 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/726.02 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 726.02 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 174,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,733.66/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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