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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 671.80 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 671.80 and 382.01 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 671.80 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/671.80 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 671.80 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 256,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,634.32/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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