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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 673.80 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 673.80 and 267.18 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 673.80 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/673.80 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 673.80 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 180,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,025.88/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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