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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 729.90 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 729.90 and 267.66 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 729.90 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/729.90 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 729.90 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 195,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,365.03/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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