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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 731.92 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 731.92 and 256.78 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 731.92 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/731.92 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 731.92 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 187,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,942.42/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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