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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 727.26 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 727.26 and 241.56 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 727.26 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/727.26 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 727.26 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 175,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,676.93/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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