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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 673.92 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 673.92 and 281.34 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 673.92 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/673.92 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 673.92 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 189,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,600.65/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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