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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 727.42 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 727.42 and 241.34 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 727.42 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/727.42 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 727.42 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 175,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555.54/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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