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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 726.10 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 726.10 and 240.46 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 726.10 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/726.10 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 726.10 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 174,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,598.01/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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