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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 731.76 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 731.76 and 241.20 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 731.76 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/731.76 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 731.76 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 176,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,500.51/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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