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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 731.77 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 731.77 and 334.15 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 731.77 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/731.77 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 731.77 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 244,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,520.11/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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