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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 726.68 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 726.68 and 241.39 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 726.68 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/726.68 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 726.68 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 175,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,413.29/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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