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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 726.62 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 726.62 and 240.51 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 726.62 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/726.62 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 726.62 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 174,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,758.17/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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