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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.33, 731.03 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.33, 731.03 and 243.78 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.33 : 731.03 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.33/731.03 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.33x = 731.03 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.33x = 178,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,206.53/487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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