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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.93, 730.70 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.93, 730.70 and 255.95 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.93 : 730.70 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.93/730.70 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.93x = 730.70 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.93x = 187,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,017.73/486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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