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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.49, 730.56 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.49, 730.56 and 349.93 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.49 : 730.56 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.49/730.56 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.49x = 730.56 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.49x = 255,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,641.21/487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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