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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 672.78 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 672.78 and 271.92 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 672.78 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/672.78 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 672.78 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 182,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,942.34/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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