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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.97, 673.38 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.97, 673.38 and 266.91 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.97 : 673.38 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.97/673.38 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.97x = 673.38 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.97x = 179,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,731.86/487.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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