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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 671.96 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 671.96 and 377.33 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 671.96 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/671.96 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 671.96 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 253,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,548.25/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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