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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 672.80 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 672.80 and 266.51 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 672.80 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/672.80 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 672.80 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 179,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,303.90/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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