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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 673.62 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 673.62 and 267.08 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 673.62 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/673.62 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 673.62 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 179,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,910.43/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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