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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.05, 673.52 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.05, 673.52 and 278.26 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.05 : 673.52 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.05/673.52 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.05x = 673.52 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.05x = 187,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,413.68/488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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