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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.81, 731.31 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.81, 731.31 and 380.08 is: 569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.81 : 731.31 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.81/731.31 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.81x = 731.31 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.81x = 277,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,956.30/487.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.80

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