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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 673.68 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 673.68 and 267.14 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 673.68 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/673.68 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 673.68 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 179,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,969.56/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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