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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.81, 728.75 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.81, 728.75 and 239.15 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.81 : 728.75 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.81/728.75 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.81x = 728.75 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.81x = 174,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278.54/485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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