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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 674.23 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 674.23 and 264.51 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 674.23 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/674.23 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 674.23 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 178,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,341.95/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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