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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 673.49 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 673.49 and 267.01 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 673.49 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/673.49 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 673.49 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 179,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,825.55/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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