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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.45, 730.83 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.45, 730.83 and 243.80 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.45 : 730.83 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.45/730.83 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.45x = 730.83 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.45x = 178,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176.35/487.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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