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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 729.24 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 729.24 and 242.54 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 729.24 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/729.24 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 729.24 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 176,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,869.87/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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