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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 726.92 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 726.92 and 241.46 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 726.92 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/726.92 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 726.92 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 175,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,522.10/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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