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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 674.68 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 674.68 and 267.85 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 674.68 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/674.68 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 674.68 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 180,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,713.04/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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