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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 726.13 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 726.13 and 240.37 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 726.13 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/726.13 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 726.13 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 174,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,539.87/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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