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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.42 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.42 and 266.95 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.42 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.42 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.42 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 179,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,769.47/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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