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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 730.39 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 730.39 and 268.05 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 730.39 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/730.39 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 730.39 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 195,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,781.04/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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