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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.29, 672.48 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.29, 672.48 and 266.24 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.29 : 672.48 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.29/672.48 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.29x = 672.48 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.29x = 179,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,041.61/487.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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