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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 730.71 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 730.71 and 255.96 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 730.71 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/730.71 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 730.71 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 187,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,032.53/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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