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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 672.42 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 672.42 and 291.09 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 672.42 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/672.42 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 672.42 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 195,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,734.74/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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