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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.55, 672.82 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.55, 672.82 and 277.72 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.55 : 672.82 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.55/672.82 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.55x = 672.82 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.55x = 186,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,853.19/487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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