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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 673.98 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 673.98 and 267.35 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 673.98 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/673.98 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 673.98 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 180,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,185.53/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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