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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 673.66 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 673.66 and 278.31 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 673.66 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/673.66 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 673.66 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 187,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,486.51/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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