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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 727.16 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 727.16 and 241.17 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 727.16 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/727.16 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 727.16 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 175,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,371.00/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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