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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 726.71 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 726.71 and 237.73 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 726.71 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/726.71 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 726.71 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 172,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,761.36/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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