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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 729.84 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 729.84 and 342.52 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 729.84 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/729.84 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 729.84 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 249,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,981.15/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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