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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 672.37 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 672.37 and 266.18 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 672.37 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/672.37 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 672.37 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 178,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,967.73/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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