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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 725.83 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 725.83 and 240.71 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 725.83 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/725.83 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 725.83 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 174,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,710.31/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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