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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.63, 730.27 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.63, 730.27 and 267.92 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.63 : 730.27 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.63/730.27 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.63x = 730.27 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.63x = 195,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,652.60/487.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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