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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 673.88 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 673.88 and 267.26 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 673.88 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/673.88 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 673.88 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 180,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,096.46/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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