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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.44 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.44 and 240.56 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.44 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.44 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.44 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 174,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,752.41/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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