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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.55, 674.20 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.55, 674.20 and 267.52 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.55 : 674.20 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.55/674.20 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.55x = 674.20 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.55x = 180,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,360.63/488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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