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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.71, 674.42 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.71, 674.42 and 267.67 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.71 : 674.42 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.71/674.42 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.71x = 674.42 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.71x = 180,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,522.51/488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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