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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 672.83 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 672.83 and 266.52 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 672.83 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/672.83 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 672.83 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 179,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,321.06/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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