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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 672.37 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 672.37 and 277.38 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 672.37 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/672.37 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 672.37 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 186,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,501.99/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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