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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 674.21 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 674.21 and 377.55 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 674.21 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/674.21 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 674.21 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 254,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,546.10/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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