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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 726.20 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 726.20 and 240.59 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 726.20 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/726.20 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 726.20 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 174,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,715.26/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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