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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 673.67 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 673.67 and 267.11 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 673.67 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/673.67 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 673.67 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 179,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,941.67/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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