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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 672.12 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 672.12 and 290.72 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 672.12 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/672.12 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 672.12 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 195,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,398.73/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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