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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 672.51 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.35, 672.51 and 277.50 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.35 : 672.51 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.35/672.51 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.35x = 672.51 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.35x = 186,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,621.53/487.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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