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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.39, 672.59 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.39, 672.59 and 266.34 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.39 : 672.59 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.39/672.59 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.39x = 672.59 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.39x = 179,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,137.62/487.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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