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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.65, 674.30 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.65, 674.30 and 267.56 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.65 : 674.30 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.65/674.30 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.65x = 674.30 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.65x = 180,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,414.37/488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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