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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.25, 671.57 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.25, 671.57 and 377.05 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.25 : 671.57 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.25/671.57 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.25x = 671.57 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.25x = 253,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,215.47/486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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