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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.37, 672.03 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.37, 672.03 and 382.27 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.37 : 672.03 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.37/672.03 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.37x = 672.03 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.37x = 256,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,896.91/487.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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