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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.19, 672.31 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.19, 672.31 and 266.14 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.19 : 672.31 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.19/672.31 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.19x = 672.31 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.19x = 178,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,928.58/487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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