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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 731.36 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.35, 731.36 and 350.51 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.35 : 731.36 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.35/731.36 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.35x = 731.36 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.35x = 256,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,348.99/487.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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