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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.96, 731.52 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.96, 731.52 and 244.36 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.96 : 731.52 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.96/731.52 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.96x = 731.52 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.96x = 178,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,754.23/487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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