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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 726.37 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 726.37 and 241.11 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 726.37 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/726.37 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 726.37 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 175,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,134.47/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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