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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 672.21 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 672.21 and 277.35 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 672.21 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/672.21 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 672.21 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 186,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,437.44/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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