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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 673.23 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 673.23 and 369.59 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 673.23 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/673.23 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 673.23 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 248,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,817.10/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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