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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.37, 672.56 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.37, 672.56 and 288.20 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.37 : 672.56 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.37/672.56 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.37x = 672.56 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.37x = 193,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826.99/487.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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