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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 674.78 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 674.78 and 267.93 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 674.78 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/674.78 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 674.78 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 180,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,791.70/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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