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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 673.48 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 673.48 and 266.98 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 673.48 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/673.48 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 673.48 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 179,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,805.69/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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