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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 730.87 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 730.87 and 340.59 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 730.87 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/730.87 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 730.87 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 248,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,928.90/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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