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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.75, 672.98 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.75, 672.98 and 277.89 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.75 : 672.98 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.75/672.98 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.75x = 672.98 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.75x = 187,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,014.41/487.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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