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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.65, 674.34 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.65, 674.34 and 267.60 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.65 : 674.34 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.65/674.34 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.65x = 674.34 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.65x = 180,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,452.72/488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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