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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 674.72 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 674.72 and 267.87 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 674.72 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/674.72 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 674.72 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 180,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,737.25/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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