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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 729.56 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 729.56 and 347.87 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 729.56 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/729.56 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 729.56 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 253,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,790.72/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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