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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 673.94 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 673.94 and 267.32 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 673.94 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/673.94 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 673.94 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 180,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,157.64/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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