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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 673.60 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 673.60 and 267.09 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 673.60 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/673.60 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 673.60 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 179,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,911.82/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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