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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.94, 730.44 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.94, 730.44 and 240.27 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.94 : 730.44 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.94/730.44 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.94x = 730.44 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.94x = 175,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,502.82/486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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