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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.97, 671.94 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.97, 671.94 and 277.11 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.97 : 671.94 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.97/671.94 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.97x = 671.94 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.97x = 186,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,201.29/486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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