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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 730.32 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 730.32 and 357.82 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 730.32 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/730.32 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 730.32 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 261,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,319.93/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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