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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.77, 672.06 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.77, 672.06 and 370.13 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.77 : 672.06 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.77/672.06 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.77x = 672.06 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.77x = 248,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,749.57/486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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