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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.42, 674.01 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.42, 674.01 and 267.38 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.42 : 674.01 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.42/674.01 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.42x = 674.01 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.42x = 180,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,216.79/488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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