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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.93, 731.18 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.93, 731.18 and 244.12 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.93 : 731.18 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.93/731.18 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.93x = 731.18 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.93x = 178,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,495.66/487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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