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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.31, 730.10 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.31, 730.10 and 243.96 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.31 : 730.10 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.31/730.10 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.31x = 730.10 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.31x = 178,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,113.98/487.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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