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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 673.75 and 278.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 673.75 and 278.41 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 673.75 = 278.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/673.75 = 278.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 673.75 × 278.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 187,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,578.74/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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