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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.04, 674.88 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.04, 674.88 and 267.99 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.04 : 674.88 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.04/674.88 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.04x = 674.88 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.04x = 180,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,862.11/489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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