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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 726.39 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 726.39 and 241.08 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 726.39 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/726.39 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 726.39 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 175,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,118.10/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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