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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 730.92 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 730.92 and 243.86 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 730.92 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/730.92 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 730.92 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 178,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,242.15/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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