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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 726.48 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 726.48 and 240.69 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 726.48 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/726.48 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 726.48 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 174,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,856.47/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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