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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.18, 672.38 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.18, 672.38 and 277.36 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.18 : 672.38 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.18/672.38 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.18x = 672.38 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.18x = 186,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,491.32/487.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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