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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 725.88 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 725.88 and 240.50 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 725.88 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/725.88 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 725.88 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 174,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,574.14/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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