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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.42, 731.46 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.42, 731.46 and 244.12 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.42 : 731.46 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.42/731.46 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.42x = 731.46 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.42x = 178,564.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,564.02/487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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