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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 729.56 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 729.56 and 359.44 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 729.56 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/729.56 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 729.56 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 262,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,233.05/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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