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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.38 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.38 and 241.56 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.38 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.38 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.38 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 175,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,705.91/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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