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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.21, 672.67 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.21, 672.67 and 376.95 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.21 : 672.67 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.21/672.67 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.21x = 672.67 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.21x = 253,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,562.96/487.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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