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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 672.74 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 672.74 and 266.46 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 672.74 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/672.74 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 672.74 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 179,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,262.24/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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