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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 672.96 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 672.96 and 277.84 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 672.96 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/672.96 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 672.96 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 186,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,975.21/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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