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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.03, 672.36 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.03, 672.36 and 376.27 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.03 : 672.36 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.03/672.36 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.03x = 672.36 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.03x = 252,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,988.90/487.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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