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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 674.29 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 674.29 and 267.56 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 674.29 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/674.29 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 674.29 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 180,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408.32/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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