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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 726.01 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 726.01 and 240.43 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 726.01 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/726.01 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 726.01 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 174,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,554.58/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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