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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.29, 673.83 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.29, 673.83 and 267.23 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.29 : 673.83 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.29/673.83 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.29x = 673.83 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.29x = 180,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,068.61/488.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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