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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 728.19 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 728.19 and 241.74 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 728.19 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/728.19 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 728.19 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 176,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032.65/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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