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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.64 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.64 and 241.04 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.64 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.64 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.64 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 175,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,149.31/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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