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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 730.53 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 730.53 and 256.08 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 730.53 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/730.53 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 730.53 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 187,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,074.12/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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