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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 729.75 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 729.75 and 370.14 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 729.75 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/729.75 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 729.75 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 270,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,109.67/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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