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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 672.77 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 672.77 and 277.68 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 672.77 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/672.77 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 672.77 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 186,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,813.39/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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