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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 729.01 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 729.01 and 369.64 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 729.01 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/729.01 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 729.01 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 269,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,471.26/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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