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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.05, 673.50 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.05, 673.50 and 267 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.05 : 673.50 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.05/673.50 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.05x = 673.50 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.05x = 179,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,824.50/488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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