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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 662.49 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 662.49 and 267.38 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 662.49 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/662.49 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 662.49 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 177,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,133.26/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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