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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 731.97 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 731.97 and 244.53 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 731.97 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/731.97 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 731.97 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 178,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,988.62/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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