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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.12, 673.58 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.12, 673.58 and 267.06 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.12 : 673.58 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.12/673.58 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.12x = 673.58 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.12x = 179,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884.94/488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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