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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 673.61 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 673.61 and 267.09 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 673.61 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/673.61 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 673.61 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 179,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,914.49/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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