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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.61, 674.30 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.61, 674.30 and 267.59 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.61 : 674.30 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.61/674.30 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.61x = 674.30 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.61x = 180,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,432.57/488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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