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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 672.27 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 672.27 and 376.11 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 672.27 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/672.27 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 672.27 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 252,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,847.47/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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