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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 673.33 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 673.33 and 266.88 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 673.33 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/673.33 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 673.33 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 179,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,695.61/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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