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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 725.85 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 725.85 and 240.42 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 725.85 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/725.85 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 725.85 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 174,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,508.86/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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