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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.74, 674.45 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.74, 674.45 and 267.69 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.74 : 674.45 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.74/674.45 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.74x = 674.45 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.74x = 180,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,543.52/488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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