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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.99, 673.43 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.99, 673.43 and 266.95 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.99 : 673.43 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.99/673.43 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.99x = 673.43 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.99x = 179,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,771.12/487.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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