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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 731.20 and 350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 731.20 and 350.67 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 731.20 = 350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/731.20 = 350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 731.20 × 350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 256,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,408.27/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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