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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.01, 673.03 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.01, 673.03 and 368.90 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.01 : 673.03 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.01/673.03 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.01x = 673.03 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.01x = 248,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,280.77/487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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