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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.55, 730.62 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.55, 730.62 and 243.74 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.55 : 730.62 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.55/730.62 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.55x = 730.62 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.55x = 178,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,083.15/487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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