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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 672.96 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 672.96 and 375.87 is: 518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 672.96 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/672.96 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 672.96 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 252,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,945.48/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.42

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