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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 675.03 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 675.03 and 378.11 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 675.03 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/675.03 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 675.03 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 255,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,235.59/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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