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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 729.40 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 729.40 and 359.08 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 729.40 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/729.40 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 729.40 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 261,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,912.95/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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