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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.83, 674.56 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.83, 674.56 and 267.73 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.83 : 674.56 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.83/674.56 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.83x = 674.56 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.83x = 180,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,599.28/488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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