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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.37, 671.82 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.37, 671.82 and 382.21 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.37 : 671.82 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.37/671.82 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.37x = 671.82 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.37x = 256,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,776.32/487.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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