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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 672.26 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 672.26 and 277.34 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 672.26 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/672.26 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 672.26 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 186,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,444.59/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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