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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 673.47 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 673.47 and 278.26 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 673.47 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/673.47 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 673.47 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 187,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,399.76/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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