Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 728.32 and 241.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486, 728.32 and 241.76 is: 362.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486 : 728.32 = 241.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486/728.32 = 241.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486x = 728.32 × 241.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486x = 176,078.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,078.64/486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.30
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