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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.62 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.62 and 267.79 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.62 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.62 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.62 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 180,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,651.78/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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