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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 673.63 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 673.63 and 267.10 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 673.63 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/673.63 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 673.63 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 179,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,925.22/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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