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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.07, 730.61 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.07, 730.61 and 363.84 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.07 : 730.61 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.07/730.61 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.07x = 730.61 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.07x = 265,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,823.32/487.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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