Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 729 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487.22, 729 and 243 is: 363.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.22 : 729 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.22/729 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.22x = 729 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.22x = 177,147 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,147/487.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.59
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