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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 726.52 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 726.52 and 240.93 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 726.52 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/726.52 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 726.52 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 175,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,039.26/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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