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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.03, 729.89 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.03, 729.89 and 243.73 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.03 : 729.89 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.03/729.89 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.03x = 729.89 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.03x = 177,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,896.09/487.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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