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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 725.80 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 725.80 and 240.47 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 725.80 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/725.80 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 725.80 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 174,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,529.50/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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