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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 730.05 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 730.05 and 342.25 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 730.05 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/730.05 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 730.05 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 249,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,859.61/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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