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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 673.82 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 673.82 and 267.22 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 673.82 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/673.82 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 673.82 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 180,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,058.18/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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