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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.51, 730.64 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.51, 730.64 and 371.53 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.51 : 730.64 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.51/730.64 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.51x = 730.64 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.51x = 271,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,454.43/487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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