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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 673.85 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 673.85 and 278.54 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 673.85 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/673.85 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 673.85 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 187,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,694.03/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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