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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 725.52 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 725.52 and 240.17 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 725.52 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/725.52 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 725.52 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 174,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,248.14/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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