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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 673.67 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 673.67 and 267.12 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 673.67 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/673.67 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 673.67 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 179,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,951.40/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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