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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.44 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.44 and 241.23 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.44 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.44 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.44 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 175,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,236.55/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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