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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.55, 672.74 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.55, 672.74 and 277.73 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.55 : 672.74 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.55/672.74 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.55x = 672.74 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.55x = 186,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,837.85/487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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