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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 673.77 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 673.77 and 278.47 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 673.77 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/673.77 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 673.77 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 187,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,624.73/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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