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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.99, 673.17 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.99, 673.17 and 363.25 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.99 : 673.17 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.99/673.17 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.99x = 673.17 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.99x = 244,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,529.00/487.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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