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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.01, 674.83 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.01, 674.83 and 267.97 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.01 : 674.83 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.01/674.83 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.01x = 674.83 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.01x = 180,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,834.20/489.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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