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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 673.67 and 278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 673.67 and 278.42 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 673.67 = 278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/673.67 = 278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 673.67 × 278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 187,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,558.44/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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