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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.40, 672.50 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.40, 672.50 and 277.53 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.40 : 672.50 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.40/672.50 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.40x = 672.50 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.40x = 186,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,637.54/487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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