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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 674.66 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 674.66 and 267.82 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 674.66 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/674.66 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 674.66 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 180,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,686.42/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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