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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 732.33 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 732.33 and 366.06 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 732.33 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/732.33 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 732.33 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 268,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,076.72/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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