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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 674.18 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 674.18 and 267.51 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 674.18 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/674.18 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 674.18 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 180,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,349.89/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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