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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.87, 673.23 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.87, 673.23 and 266.82 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.87 : 673.23 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.87/673.23 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.87x = 673.23 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.87x = 179,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628.20/487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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