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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.93, 673.31 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.93, 673.31 and 278.13 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.93 : 673.31 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.93/673.31 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.93x = 673.31 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.93x = 187,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,262.95/487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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