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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.76 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.76 and 240.90 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.76 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.76 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.76 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 175,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,076.48/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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