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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 730.89 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 730.89 and 243.54 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 730.89 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/730.89 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 730.89 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 178,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,000.95/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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