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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.41, 672.62 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.41, 672.62 and 266.36 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.41 : 672.62 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.41/672.62 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.41x = 672.62 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.41x = 179,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,159.06/487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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