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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 673.85 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 673.85 and 267.26 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 673.85 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/673.85 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 673.85 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 180,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,093.15/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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