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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.99, 727.73 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.99, 727.73 and 241.52 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.99 : 727.73 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.99/727.73 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.99x = 727.73 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.99x = 175,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,756.73/484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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