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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 673.74 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 673.74 and 267.15 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 673.74 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/673.74 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 673.74 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 179,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,984.94/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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