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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.41, 674.03 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.41, 674.03 and 267.38 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.41 : 674.03 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.41/674.03 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.41x = 674.03 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.41x = 180,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,217.43/488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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