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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.75 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.75 and 267.90 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.75 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.75 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.75 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 180,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,764.19/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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