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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.27, 725.69 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.27, 725.69 and 240.31 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.27 : 725.69 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.27/725.69 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.27x = 725.69 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.27x = 174,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,387.99/484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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