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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 673.91 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 673.91 and 267.29 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 673.91 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/673.91 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 673.91 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 180,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,129.40/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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