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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 673.71 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 673.71 and 267.13 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 673.71 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/673.71 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 673.71 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 179,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,968.15/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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