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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 730.06 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 730.06 and 349.61 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 730.06 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/730.06 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 730.06 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 255,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,231.75/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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