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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 727.38 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 727.38 and 241.74 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 727.38 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/727.38 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 727.38 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 175,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,836.84/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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