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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 674.78 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 674.78 and 267.95 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 674.78 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/674.78 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 674.78 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 180,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,807.30/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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