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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 674.06 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 674.06 and 267.40 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 674.06 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/674.06 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 674.06 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 180,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,242.63/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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