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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 730.02 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 730.02 and 243 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 730.02 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/730.02 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 730.02 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 177,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,394.86/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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