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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.59, 726.95 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.59, 726.95 and 241.09 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.59 : 726.95 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.59/726.95 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.59x = 726.95 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.59x = 175,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,260.38/484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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