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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 674.71 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 674.71 and 267.87 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 674.71 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/674.71 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 674.71 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 180,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,734.57/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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