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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 725.51 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 725.51 and 240.41 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 725.51 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/725.51 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 725.51 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 174,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,415.03/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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