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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 732.03 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 732.03 and 244.41 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 732.03 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/732.03 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 732.03 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 178,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,915.45/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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