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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.68, 731.05 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.68, 731.05 and 243.97 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.68 : 731.05 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.68/731.05 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.68x = 731.05 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.68x = 178,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,354.27/487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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