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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 730.78 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 730.78 and 357.18 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 730.78 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/730.78 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 730.78 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 261,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,020.00/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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