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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 673.80 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 673.80 and 377.76 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 673.80 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/673.80 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 673.80 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 254,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,534.69/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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