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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 732.21 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 732.21 and 268.93 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 732.21 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/732.21 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 732.21 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 196,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,913.24/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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