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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 673.50 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 673.50 and 364.26 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 673.50 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/673.50 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 673.50 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 245,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,329.11/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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