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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 730.98 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 730.98 and 243.18 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 730.98 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/730.98 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 730.98 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 177,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,759.72/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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