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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 730.72 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 730.72 and 243.88 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 730.72 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/730.72 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 730.72 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 178,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,207.99/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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