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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.11, 729.97 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.11, 729.97 and 255.54 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.11 : 729.97 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.11/729.97 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.11x = 729.97 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.11x = 186,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,536.53/487.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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