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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 730.26 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 730.26 and 350.19 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 730.26 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/730.26 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 730.26 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 255,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,728.00/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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