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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 731.64 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 731.64 and 244.14 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 731.64 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/731.64 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 731.64 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 178,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,622.59/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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