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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 727.41 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 727.41 and 241.19 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 727.41 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/727.41 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 727.41 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 175,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,444.02/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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