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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 729.65 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 729.65 and 243.44 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 729.65 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/729.65 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 729.65 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 177,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,622.96/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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