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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.77, 730.50 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.77, 730.50 and 268.08 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.77 : 730.50 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.77/730.50 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.77x = 730.50 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.77x = 195,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,830.20/487.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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