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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 672.47 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 672.47 and 266.25 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 672.47 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/672.47 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 672.47 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 179,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,045.14/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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