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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.85, 674.60 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.85, 674.60 and 267.82 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.85 : 674.60 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.85/674.60 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.85x = 674.60 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.85x = 180,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,668.35/488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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