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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 727.64 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 727.64 and 241.46 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 727.64 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/727.64 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 727.64 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 175,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,694.75/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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