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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 672.16 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 672.16 and 266.05 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 672.16 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/672.16 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 672.16 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 178,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,825.82/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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