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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 672.96 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 672.96 and 266.60 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 672.96 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/672.96 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 672.96 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 179,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,407.77/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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