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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 729.67 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 729.67 and 243.81 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 729.67 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/729.67 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 729.67 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 177,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,896.58/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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