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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.19, 672.30 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.19, 672.30 and 266.15 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.19 : 672.30 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.19/672.30 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.19x = 672.30 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.19x = 178,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,933.56/487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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