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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 726.98 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 726.98 and 241.29 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 726.98 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/726.98 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 726.98 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 175,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,411.80/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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