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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.04 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.04 and 377.88 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.04 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.04 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.04 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 254,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,706.24/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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