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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.27, 673.65 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.27, 673.65 and 377.11 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.27 : 673.65 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.27/673.65 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.27x = 673.65 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.27x = 254,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,040.15/487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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