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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.06, 672.13 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.06, 672.13 and 266.02 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.06 : 672.13 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.06/672.13 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.06x = 672.13 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.06x = 178,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,796.42/487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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