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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.51, 674.16 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.51, 674.16 and 267.49 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.51 : 674.16 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.51/674.16 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.51x = 674.16 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.51x = 180,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,331.06/488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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