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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 672.40 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 672.40 and 277.44 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 672.40 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/672.40 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 672.40 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 186,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,550.66/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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