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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 726.54 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 726.54 and 241.25 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 726.54 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/726.54 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 726.54 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 175,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,277.78/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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