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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 730.47 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 730.47 and 243.92 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 730.47 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/730.47 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 730.47 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 178,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176.24/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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