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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 730.56 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 730.56 and 270.72 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 730.56 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/730.56 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 730.56 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 197,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,777.20/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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