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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.34 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.34 and 244.08 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.34 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.34 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.34 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 178,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,505.47/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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