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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 674.09 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 674.09 and 267.41 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 674.09 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/674.09 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 674.09 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 180,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,257.07/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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