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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 731.02 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 731.02 and 379.24 is: 568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 731.02 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/731.02 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 731.02 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 277,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,232.02/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.89

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