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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 727.65 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 727.65 and 383.42 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 727.65 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/727.65 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 727.65 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 278,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,995.56/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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