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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 729.44 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 729.44 and 363.56 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 729.44 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/729.44 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 729.44 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 265,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,195.21/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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