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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 672.60 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 672.60 and 266.36 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 672.60 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/672.60 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 672.60 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 179,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,151.37/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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