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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 730.08 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 730.08 and 341.51 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 730.08 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/730.08 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 730.08 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 249,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,325.97/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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