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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.78, 673.14 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.78, 673.14 and 266.74 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.78 : 673.14 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.78/673.14 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.78x = 673.14 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.78x = 179,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,550.00/487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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