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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 730.95 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 730.95 and 244.11 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 730.95 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/730.95 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 730.95 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 178,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,432.20/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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