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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.01, 672.03 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.01, 672.03 and 277.13 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.01 : 672.03 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.01/672.03 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.01x = 672.03 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.01x = 186,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,241.35/487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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