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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 674.08 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 674.08 and 267.39 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 674.08 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/674.08 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 674.08 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 180,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,242.25/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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