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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 673.29 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 673.29 and 266.85 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 673.29 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/673.29 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 673.29 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 179,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,667.44/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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