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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.18, 672.32 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.18, 672.32 and 266.13 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.18 : 672.32 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.18/672.32 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.18x = 672.32 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.18x = 178,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,923.19/487.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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