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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 673.91 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 673.91 and 267.32 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 673.91 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/673.91 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 673.91 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 180,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144.92/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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