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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 725.49 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 725.49 and 240.24 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 725.49 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/725.49 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 725.49 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 174,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,292.18/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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