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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 673.86 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 673.86 and 267.28 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 673.86 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/673.86 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 673.86 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 180,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,109.30/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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