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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.09 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.09 and 240.96 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.09 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.09 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.09 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 174,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,953.81/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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