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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.66, 731.10 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.66, 731.10 and 244.06 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.66 : 731.10 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.66/731.10 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.66x = 731.10 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.66x = 178,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,432.27/487.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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