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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.39, 730.02 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.39, 730.02 and 350.70 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.39 : 730.02 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.39/730.02 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.39x = 730.02 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.39x = 256,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,018.01/487.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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