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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 725.85 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 725.85 and 240.55 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 725.85 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/725.85 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 725.85 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 174,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,601.40/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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