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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 672.21 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 672.21 and 277.23 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 672.21 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/672.21 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 672.21 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 186,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,356.78/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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