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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 672.09 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 672.09 and 277.22 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 672.09 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/672.09 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 672.09 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 186,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,318.21/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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