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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.87, 732.27 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.87, 732.27 and 380.35 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.87 : 732.27 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.87/732.27 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.87x = 732.27 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.87x = 278,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,518.89/487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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