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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.78, 674.51 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.78, 674.51 and 267.74 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.78 : 674.51 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.78/674.51 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.78x = 674.51 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.78x = 180,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,590.60/488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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