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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 674.52 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 674.52 and 267.73 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 674.52 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/674.52 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 674.52 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 180,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,589.24/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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