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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.18, 672.27 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.18, 672.27 and 277.37 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.18 : 672.27 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.18/672.27 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.18x = 672.27 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.18x = 186,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,469.21/487.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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