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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.93, 729.68 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.93, 729.68 and 243.12 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.93 : 729.68 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.93/729.68 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.93x = 729.68 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.93x = 177,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,399.80/486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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