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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 673.57 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 673.57 and 278.27 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 673.57 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/673.57 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 673.57 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 187,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,430.96/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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