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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 672.72 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 672.72 and 376.56 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 672.72 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/672.72 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 672.72 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 253,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,319.44/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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