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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 727.37 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 727.37 and 241.01 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 727.37 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/727.37 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 727.37 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 175,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,302.24/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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