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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 672.12 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 672.12 and 370.74 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 672.12 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/672.12 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 672.12 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 249,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,181.77/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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