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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 672.19 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 672.19 and 274.50 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 672.19 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/672.19 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 672.19 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 184,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,516.16/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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