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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 730.82 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 730.82 and 243.56 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 730.82 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/730.82 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 730.82 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 177,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,998.52/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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