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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.26 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.26 and 241.17 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.26 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.26 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.26 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 175,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,393.29/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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