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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.74, 730.80 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.74, 730.80 and 342.75 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.74 : 730.80 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.74/730.80 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.74x = 730.80 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.74x = 250,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,481.70/487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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