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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 677.88 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 677.88 and 375.12 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 677.88 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/677.88 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 677.88 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 254,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,286.35/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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