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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.99, 731.34 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.99, 731.34 and 292.36 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.99 : 731.34 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.99/731.34 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.99x = 731.34 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.99x = 213,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,814.56/487.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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