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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 673.52 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 673.52 and 267.06 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 673.52 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/673.52 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 673.52 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 179,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870.25/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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