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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 731.72 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 731.72 and 244.40 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 731.72 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/731.72 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 731.72 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 178,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,832.37/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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