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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 673 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 673 and 371.28 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 673 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/673 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 673 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 249,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,871.44/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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