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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 731.41 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 731.41 and 253.71 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 731.41 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/731.41 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 731.41 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 185,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,566.03/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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