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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 674.57 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 674.57 and 267.75 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 674.57 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/674.57 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 674.57 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 180,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614.78/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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