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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 729.66 and 388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 729.66 and 388.93 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 729.66 = 388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/729.66 = 388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 729.66 × 388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 283,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,786.66/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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