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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 732.22 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 732.22 and 333.74 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 732.22 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/732.22 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 732.22 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 244,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,371.10/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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