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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.41, 672.06 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.41, 672.06 and 362.67 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.41 : 672.06 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.41/672.06 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.41x = 672.06 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.41x = 243,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,736.00/487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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