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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 731.11 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 731.11 and 268.14 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 731.11 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/731.11 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 731.11 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 196,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,034.84/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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