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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.01, 730.98 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.01, 730.98 and 256.07 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.01 : 730.98 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.01/730.98 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.01x = 730.98 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.01x = 187,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,183.88/487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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