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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 674.38 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 674.38 and 267.64 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 674.38 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/674.38 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 674.38 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 180,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,489.71/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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