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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.86, 730.36 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.86, 730.36 and 379.32 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.86 : 730.36 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.86/730.36 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.86x = 730.36 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.86x = 277,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,040.16/487.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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