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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.34 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.34 and 237.76 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.34 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.34 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.34 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 172,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694.60/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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