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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 674.03 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 674.03 and 267.37 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 674.03 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/674.03 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 674.03 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 180,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,217.60/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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