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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 727.80 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 727.80 and 241.59 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 727.80 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/727.80 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 727.80 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 175,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,829.20/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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