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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 672.32 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 672.32 and 277.42 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 672.32 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/672.32 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 672.32 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 186,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,511.95/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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