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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 673.74 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 673.74 and 267.18 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 673.74 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/673.74 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 673.74 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 180,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,009.85/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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