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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 731.86 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 731.86 and 343.83 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 731.86 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/731.86 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 731.86 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 251,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,631.76/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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