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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 672.73 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 672.73 and 363.30 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 672.73 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/672.73 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 672.73 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 244,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,402.81/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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