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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 726.71 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 726.71 and 241.06 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 726.71 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/726.71 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 726.71 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 175,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,175.87/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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