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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.38, 1,479.57 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.38, 1,479.57 and 256.01 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.38 : 1,479.57 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.38/1,479.57 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.38x = 1,479.57 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.38x = 378,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,784.68/986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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