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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.05 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.05 and 240.62 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.05 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.05 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.05 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 174,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,700.94/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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