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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 674.29 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 674.29 and 267.58 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 674.29 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/674.29 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 674.29 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 180,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,424.16/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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